OEM Customized Portable X-ray Tester - F0013 – Foam Compression Tester – Drick

Complying with relevant standards, the Foam Compression Tester is used to evaluate a

degree of firmness common within the foam and furniture industries, either in the laboratory, o

r on the production line.

This universal measurement of firmness and hardness is based on a physical property called

the indentation force deflection (IFD) and is calculated by determining the force required

to deflect the test piece a percentage of its original thickness using a circular indentor.

The circular indentor foot applies a force, while also recording the degree of indentation.

To compare test results, test pieces must be of the same size and thickness. The whole

article may be used if moulded shapes are being tested.

Software Package:
The Foam Compression Tester offers a variety of software features that allows programming

of parameters, operational control and real-time display of the on-going test. This software

package allows the operator to conduct a wide range of tests with an almost limitless array

of test parameters and displayed test information when used with a compatible PC. The PC

based control system uses the Universal Tester program developed by IDM Instruments Pty Ltd.
The Test Configuration is prepared for each testsample type. This procedure is fully automated.
The test scripts, as well as the operating parameters,are entered in the Configuration Panel to

run a test. Values including the test type, sample piece, sample size,standard reference and

many more values can all beentered and also saved to be retrieved at a later stage.
The Software Program for the Foam Compression Testeris automatic. Once the Test

Configuration menu has been programmed,